In this episode, Derek sits down with Lisa Even, a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and leadership coach known for her "Good Ripple Effect" philosophy. With roots in healthcare operations, Lisa now works with companies like ESPN, SHRM, and Disney to help leaders improve culture, build trust faster, and create more intentional teams.

She also hosts the Have a Good Ripple Effect Podcast.

The conversation covers leadership, culture, weather (your attitude), joy, resilience, parenting, entrepreneurship, and how to turn "crappy" into "happy" — even when life throws lightning bolts and literal house fires your way.

In this episode:

People prepare for you—your mood becomes the team's weather.
Culture shifts through small, repeatable actions, not huge overhauls.
"Crappy to Happy" is a mindset + micro habit: pair difficult tasks with small joy.
Joy must be intentional—if you wait for it, you'll wait forever.
Experimentation is essential to entrepreneurship: "I'm doing hard things — what are YOU doing?"
Tiny bursts of joy (15-minute meet-ups, quick rituals, micro breaks) can completely change team dynamics.
Your impact is shaped by how you show up, not by circumstances.

Thanks for tuning in — now take what you heard today and go make some noise, create your ripple, and keep building the life you actually want. See you next time.

Connect with Lisa:

Book: Joy Is My Job by Lisa Even
Website: LisaEven.com – speaking, workshops, resources
Podcast: Have a Good Ripple Effect

Connect with Derek Dall'Olmo, CFP®, EA:

Email: Derek@tremontefinancial.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekdallolmo/
Website: https://tremontefinancial.com/about-us/

About TreMonte and Traversing Entrepreneurship Podcast

Traversing Entrepreneurship is a show for and about business owners in Traverse City, Michigan and beyond. In each episode, host Derek Dall'Olmo sits down with local business owners and the professionals who serve them to talk about business building, life, money, taxes, family — and all the ups and downs that come with doing something different. Join us to hear their stories and lessons learned — and to get inspired about what might be possible in your own business.

Derek is the founder of TreMonte Financial Consultants, LLC and TreMonte TreMonte Tax Solutions, LLC (together referred to as "TreMonte"). TreMonte works with business owners and entrepreneurs to develop a proactive tax strategy that maximizes after-tax profits. It is TreMonte's goal to bridge the gap between Financial Advisors and Accountants by serving as CFO to their clients.

This show is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as personalized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. You should always consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation.

Please email Derek Dall'Olmo at derek@tremontefinancial.com with questions and comments or to schedule a one-on-one conversation.

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